Linux supports executing programs in the foreground as well as in the background. This feature allows you to run multiple programs from a single instance of a shell. This feature is known as job control or job management.
Controlling jobs on the command line
Understanding different terms related to job management
This section describes various terms related to job management on a Terminal.
Jobs management with its associated controlling Terminal
A job is a command that's launched from a Terminal window. Each job can run as an independent background program or as an...